Kenya has a network of laboratories authorized by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to carry out essential environmental analysis. These laboratories are responsible for testing water, effluents, soil samples, and other environmental factors like air quality, noise levels, and plant materials. This article highlights the NEMA-designated laboratories across Kenya, detailing their functions, contact information, and locations.
1. University of Nairobi, Department of Civil Engineering
- Functions: Air emission, Water, Effluent, Soil
- Parameters: Physical, Chemical
- Contact: Tel: 020 318262 Ext 28394, Email: dept-civilengineering
- Location: University of Nairobi, Main Campus
2. SGS Kenya Limited
- Functions: Air emission, Water, Effluent, Soil
- Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial
- Contact: Tel: 020 2733693, Email: [email protected]
- Location: SGS House Shimazi, Mombasa
3. University of Nairobi, Chemistry Department – Pesticide Research Laboratory
- Functions: Water, Effluent, Soil
- Parameters: Pesticides, Hydrocarbons, PCBs
- Contact: Tel: 020 4446138
- Location: University of Nairobi, Chiromo Campus, Riverside Drive
4. Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Mombasa Laboratory
- Functions: Water, Effluent
- Parameters: Microbiology
- Contact: Tel: 041 42317050-5, Email: [email protected]
- Location: Ambalal House, Mombasa
5. Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Nairobi
- Functions: Water, Effluent
- Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial, Pesticides
- Contact: Tel: +254 020 605490, Email: [email protected]
- Location: KEBS Centre, Popo Road, South C, Nairobi
6. Mines and Geological Department, Chemistry Laboratory
- Functions: Water, Effluent, Soil
- Parameters: Physical, Chemical
- Contact: Tel: 020 558034, Email: [email protected]
- Location: Machakos Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi
7. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Environmental Engineering Laboratory
- Functions: Water, Effluent, Soils, Sludge
- Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial, Petroleum
- Contact: Tel: 067 52711
- Location: Thika Road, Juja
8. Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Limited – Kabete Central Laboratory
- Functions: Water, Effluent
- Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial
- Contact: Tel: 020 4181321, 020-4184140, Email: [email protected]
- Location: Waiyaki Way, Opposite Kianda School
9. University of Nairobi, Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology
- Functions: Soil, Water, Plant material
- Parameters: Physical, Chemical
- Contact: Tel: 020 631225, Email: [email protected]
- Location: University of Nairobi, Upper Kabete Campus
10. Water Resources Management Authority Nakuru Laboratories
- Functions: Water
- Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
- Location: Opposite KFA, Nakuru
11. Lake Victoria North Catchment Area Water Laboratory
- Functions: Water
- Parameters: Physical, Chemical
- Contact: Tel: 056-39826, Email: [email protected]
- Location: Kakamega, off Kakamega-Kisumu road
12. Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) Laboratories
- Functions: Water, Effluent, Soil
- Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial
- Contact: Tel: 020 535966, Email: [email protected]
- Location: Ndungu Road, Industrial area, Nairobi
13. Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) National Agricultural Research Laboratories
- Functions: Irrigation water, Soil
- Parameters: Physical, Nutrients
- Contact: Tel: 020 4444144/4444251, Email: [email protected]
- Location: Waiyaki Way, Kabete, Nairobi
14. KARI Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Embu
- Functions: Water, Soil
- Parameters: Physical, Chemical
- Contact: Tel: 068 31116, Email: [email protected]
- Location: Embu, off Embu-Meru road
15. Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services (KEPHIS)
- Functions: Water, Effluent, Soils, Animal tissue, Plant tissue
- Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial
- Contact: Tel: 882933, Email: [email protected]
- Location: Karen Ololua Ridge, Nairobi
16. University of Nairobi Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Raw and Fresh material (foods), Water
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial
Contacts: Tel: 020 3592734/5; Email: [email protected]
Location: Upper Kabete Campus
17. Water Resources Management Authority Central Water Testing Laboratories
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial
Contacts: Tel: 020-2344159
Location: National Water Conservation & Corporation Premises, Industrial Area, Nairobi
18. Government Chemist Department
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent, Soils, Animal tissue, Plant tissue
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial, Toxicology
Contacts: Tel: 020 2725873/4
Location: KNH, Nairobi
19. Government Chemist Department Kisumu Laboratory
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent, Soil
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Pesticides
Contacts: Tel: 057 2021985
Location: Paul Mboya Street
20. Egerton University, Chemistry Department
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent, Water sediments, Soil, Plant material
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Pesticides
Contacts: Tel: 051 62481
Location: Njoro-Mau Narok Road
21. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Chemistry Laboratories
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent, Soil
Parameters: Physical, Chemical
Contacts: Tel: 067 52223 Email: [email protected]
Location: Nairobi-Thika Road, Juja
22. University of Nairobi Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology Laboratories
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Plant material, Water
Parameters: Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 020 3592734 Ext 29079 Email: [email protected]
Location: Upper Kabete Campus
23. Universal Corporation Limited
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 066-31459/32305/31758 Email: ucl.co.ke
Location: Kikuyu Town Opp. Past Post Office
24. Polucon Services (Kenya) Ltd
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent, Noise, Air
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 041-4470777/3/4, 2003672 Email: [email protected]
Location: Nyali Road off Links Road, Nyali, Mombasa
25. Directorate of Occupational Safety & Health Services (DOSHS)
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Noise
Parameters: Noise Level, Air Quality
Contacts: Tel: 550825/9663; Email: [email protected]
Location: Commercial Street, Industrial Area, Nairobi
26. Catholic Diocese of Nakuru Water Programme Laboratory
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 051 2216264/5
Location: Nakuru-Nairobi Highway
27. University of Nairobi Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent, Soil, Air
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 020-318262 Ext 28483 Email: [email protected]
Location: Main Campus, Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi
28. Crop Nutrition Laboratory Services Ltd
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Soil, Plant Material, Water
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 0711094444; Email: [email protected]
Location: off Limuru Road, Limuru Town
29. Nakuru Water and Sewerage Company Ltd Water Quality Testing Laboratory
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Potable Water, Effluent, Sludge
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 051-2212269/214148 Email: [email protected]
Location: Lake Nakuru National Park
30. Saosa Tea Factory Laboratory James Finlay (Kenya) Limited
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 052-21403 Email: [email protected]
Location: Finlay Inlet Road, Kericho
31. Intertek Testing Services (EA) PTY Ltd
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 041-2224645/2224693 Email: [email protected]
Location: David Kayanda Road, Kizingo, Mombasa
32. Analabs Ltd
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology, Aflatoxins
Contacts: Tel: 020-3517832 Email: [email protected]
Location: Coopers Centre, Kaptagat Road, Loresho, Nairobi
33. Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company Ltd
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Waste Water
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 053-2063403/2061915 Email: [email protected]
Location: Kambi Somali Road, Eldoret
34. Aquatech Industries Ltd
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 2729405/2719186 Email: [email protected]
Location: Abcon House, Masaba Road
35. Ivory Consult Ltd
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: +254 (20)550631, 550622, 0721763851, 0738550684 Email: [email protected]
Location: PJ Place, Enterprise Road, Industrial Area
36. Ecoserv Consultants Lab
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent, Air
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 0722882879; Email: [email protected]
Location: Blessed House, Thika Road
37. GMP Services Limited
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: +254 202316848; Email: [email protected]
Location: Mukhtech Building, Lusaka Road off Dunga Roundabout, Nairobi
38. Bureau Veritas Laboratory
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: +254(41)314463/314022 Email: [email protected]
Location: Moi Avenue, Mombasa
39. Lake Victoria South Water Service Board
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: +254(0)57-2025128, +254(0)716525251, +254(00202157233 Email: [email protected]
Location: Lavictors House, Millimani, Kisumu
40. Spectralab Analytical Services Ltd
Function: Assessment/Analysis: Water, Effluent, Sludge
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology, Pesticides, Hydrocarbons, Soil, Plant material, Food, Petroleum
Contacts: Tel: 020651177, 0775602222; Mobile: 0774088111; Email: [email protected]
Location: Mezzanine Floor, 53-Credit Bank Building, Butere Road, Nairobi
41. Aqualytic Laboratories Ltd
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Water
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 0722547344, 020-5249675; Email: [email protected]
Location: Ramco Court, Mombasa Road
42. Inorganic Laboratory Gas Measurement Section KEBS
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Air
Parameters: Ambient Air Analysis
Contacts: Tel: 254206005490, 6005506; Mobile: 0722202137/8, 07346004171/2; Email: [email protected]
Location: Nairobi
43. Lab Works (Ea) Ltd
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Water, Effluent, Air, Soil, Noise
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology, Noise levels
Contacts: Tel: 0726209641, 0202724481; Email: [email protected]
Location: Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi
44. Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Water, Effluent, Soil
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 0718282462, 0702597361, 056-30871 Email: [email protected]
Location: Kakamega
45. Aquatreat Solutions Ltd
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Drinking Water
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: +254 0202317314/81; Mobile: 0724083450, 0722202189; Email: [email protected]
Location: Nairobi
46. EUROLAB Services Ltd
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Air, Noise
Parameters: Air Quality, Noise Level
Contacts: Tel: 0722241766, 0752435126; Email: [email protected]
Location: Utawala, Nairobi
47. Associated Battery Manufacturers Ltd
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Air
Parameters: Ambient Air Analysis
Contacts: Tel: 0722206887, 0206531218-25; Email: [email protected]
Location: Athi River, Machakos
48. Instrumentation Engineers (E.A) Ltd
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Air
Parameters: Measurement of Gaseous Pollutants
Contacts: Tel: +254-20-2108606; Mobile: +254722357991; Email: [email protected]
Location: Unit No. 6 31, Enterprise Road, Nairobi
49. Nyeri Water and Sewerage Company Limited
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 061-2034548/4623/4622; Mobile: 0722461359/0734732481; Email: [email protected]
Location: Nyeri
50. Kenya Pipeline Company Limited-Analytical Laboratory
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Drinking Water, Effluent, Soil
Parameters: Physical, Chemical
Contacts: Tel: +254-20-2606500-4; Mobile: 0722245835; Email: [email protected]
Location: Nanyuki Road, Industrial Area
51. Ecoscience and Engineering Limited
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Air
Parameters: Ambient Air Quality, Isokinetic Stack Particulate Matter, Indoor Air Quality
Contacts: Tel: +2540202000582, 0713566825; Email: [email protected] / md.ecoscience.co.ke
Location: Mitsumi Business Park, 11th Floor, Westlands, Nairobi
52. Achelab Laboratory Services Limited
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Mobile: 071663382, 07681961/6; Email: [email protected]
Location: Mirage Plaza, 3rd Floor, Mombasa Rd, Nairobi
53. Viva Healthcare Limited
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Water
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 0706121212, 0704263068; Email: [email protected]
Location: Rapid Kate Complex, Mombasa Rd, Nairobi
54. Quality Plus Laboratory and Consultancy Services
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Microbiology
Contacts: Tel: 07222801996, 0202673415; Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Location: 1st Floor, GW Cargo, off Mombasa Road, Behind Liberty Plaza, Nairobi
55. Airmet Services Limited
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Air Quality, Noise levels
Parameters: Stationary Source Emissions, Ambient Air Quality
Contacts: Mobile: 0723462537/0713433314; Email: [email protected]
Location: 1st Floor St. Peter’s ACK Office Park, Lower Kabete Road, Wangige, Kiambu
56. TechBio Testing Laboratory
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Water & Effluent analysis, Soil analysis, Noise
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbiology
Contacts: Mobile: 0726124106, 0722842878; Email: [email protected]
Location: Twiga Plaza, Eastern Bypass opposite AP, Utawala, Nairobi
57. Ecofix Consultancy Limited
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Air Quality, Noise levels
Parameters: Gases, Particulate Matter
Contacts: Tel: +254020785300; Mobile: 0711850057, 0790334886; Email: [email protected]
Location: Information (KBC) Building, Kitale
58. Aeroscan Labs Limited
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Air Quality, Noise levels
Parameters: Particulate matter, Gases, Ambient Air
Contacts: Tel: 0721203898, 0722813175; Email: [email protected]
Location: Maisha Heights, 1st floor, along Kenyatta Highway, Thika
59. Nexton Limited
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Noise, Air Quality
Parameters: Particulate Matter, Gases, Noise levels
Contacts: Tel: 0727913614, 0756858618; Email: [email protected]
Location: Gemuwa Hse, Rm 37, Buruburu Phase 2, Nairobi
60. Norken Solutions Limited
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Air Quality
Parameters: Particulate matter, Gases, Ambient Air
Contacts: Tel: +254202248762, +2542249067; Mobile: 0722797410, 0733398572; Email: [email protected]
Location: Muhuri Road, Dagoretti, Nairobi
61. Green Sense International
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Noise, Air Quality
Parameters: Particulate Matter, Ambient Air Quality
Contacts: Tel: +254727329524; Email: [email protected]
Location: Cassia Court-Block A3, Kiambere Rd Off Upper Hill Road, Nairobi
62. Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)- Lake Region
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent, Soil
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial
Contacts: Tel: +254(057)2029549 / 28724 / 5672328103 / 0572056000; Email: [email protected]
Location: Kisumu
63. Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)- North Rift
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent, Soil
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial
Contacts: Tel: +254 (053) 203 3151/0; Email: [email protected]
Location: Eldoret
64. Frinconsult Limited Laboratory
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Air Quality, Noise Level Measurements
Parameters: Stack emissions, Indoor Air quality, Noise Level
Location: Frin Plaza, Old Murang’a Road, Opposite KARLO, Thika
65. Tatu City Water and Sanitation Laboratory
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial
Contacts: Tel: 0777888999, +254701188356; Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Location: Tatu House, off Ruiru-Kiambu Road
66. Mazingira Ltd
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Air Quality, Noise Level Measurements
Parameters: Particulate Matter, Gases
Contacts: Tel: +254205100359, 0722366165; Email: [email protected]
Location: Vision Plaza, 1st Floor, Suite 21, Mombasa Road, Nairobi
67. Quantum Industries Laboratories
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water Quality, Air Quality, Noise Level Measurements
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Ambient Air Quality, Indoor Air Quality
Contacts: Tel: +2540202300782, +254777656003; Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Location: 1st Floor, Room 26, Epren Centre, Mumias South Road, Buruburu, Nairobi
72. Airsense Environmental Lab Limited
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Air Quality, Noise Level Measurements
Parameters: Ambient Air Quality, Stack Emissions, Indoor Air Quality
Contacts: Tel: +254717207408, +254711676097; Email: [email protected]
Location: 6th Floor, Room 6C, Lakeoil Plaza, Along Lungalunga Road, Nairobi
73. Kridha Ltd Laboratory
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical
Contacts: Tel: +254202072233/ 20 3546665; Mobile: +254732202041/+254727802741; Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Location: Off Old Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi
74. Twiga Chemicals Industries Ltd, Central Laboratory
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical
Contacts: Tel: 0203942000; Email: [email protected]
Location: Nanyuki Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi
75. Imara Analytical Laboratory
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Water Quality/Effluent, Soil Analysis
Parameters: Physical, Chemical
Contacts: Tel: 0736351633/0793997478; Email: [email protected]
Location: Along Kericho-Kisumu Highway, Kericho
76. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thermodynamic Laboratory
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Air Quality
Parameters: Gases, Ambient Air Quality
Contacts: Tel: (067)52711, 52181 ext 2337, 3113; Email: [email protected]
Location: Nairobi
77. Greenworld Ecolab
Function: Assessment/Measurement of: Air Quality Analysis
Parameters: Stack Emissions, Gase,s and Particulate Matter, Ambient Air
Contacts: Tel: 0720760209; Email: [email protected]
Location: 2nd Floor, Suite 201, Mustard Building, ACK St. Peter’s Church, Along Waiyaki Way, Uthiru, Nairobi
78. Skytec Limited
Function: Assessment/Measurement of: Effluent
Parameters: Chemical, Physical, Microbial
Contacts: Tel: 0731919999/0715953525; Email: [email protected]
Location: Jogoo Road, Uchumi House, Suite B5, Nairobi
79. Zonal Laboratory Limited
Function: Assessment/Analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial
Contacts: Tel: 0704376713; Email: [email protected]
Location: Tom Mboya Street, Mombasa
80. Lahvens Limited Laboratory
Function: Assessment/Measurement of: Noise Levels, Vibrations, Air Quality, Soil Sampling, Water Sampling
Parameters: Noise level, Vibration, Stack Emission, Ambient Air, Physical
Contacts: Tel: +254020609013/27, +254110093237; Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Location: Lahvens House, Mombasa
81. Precise Science LTD
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial
Location: Buruburu Arcade Building, 2nd Floor, Suite No. 10, Nairobi
82. CSI International Limited
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water, Effluent, Air quality, Soil Analysis, Noise Level
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Microbial, Noise Level, Stack Emission (gases and particulate matter), Ambient Air
Contacts: Tel: 0102897647, 0712603528, 0725692535
Location: Howse & McGeorge Centre, Building No. 10, Factory Street, Industrial Area, Nairobi
83. Besure Labs East Africa Limited
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Air quality
Parameters: Stack Emission, i.e. gases and Total particulate matter
Contacts: Tel: 0746284513; Email: [email protected]
Location: Next to Senior Suites, Transview, Athi River
84. Senior Environmental And Engineering Ltd
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Air quality and vibration monitoring
Parameters: Ambient air quality, Stack Emission, Total particulate matter
Contacts: Tel: +254726856602, +254716856602; Email: [email protected]
Location: Afraa Building – Ground Floor, Red Cross Off Popo Road, Nairobi
85. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KEMFRI)
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water/effluent analysis, Soil/Sediment
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Elemental and Microbial
Location: Mombasa
86. Aquacheck Laboratories Limited
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water/effluent analysis
Parameters: Physical, Chemical and Microbial (E.coli and Coliform)
Location: Westlands Commercial Center, Ring Road, Nairobi
87. Clarity standards laboratory
Function: Assessment/analysis of: Water/effluent analysis
Parameters: Physical, Chemical, Elemental and Microbial (E.coli and Coliform)
Location: The Real Park, Bandari Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi
Contact Information for NEMA:
- Phone: 0724 253398, 0735 013046, 020-2183718
- Email: [email protected]
These NEMA-designated laboratories provide critical environmental analysis services to ensure the protection of public health and the environment in Kenya. They help monitor key environmental parameters across various sectors, ensuring compliance with national regulations and international standards.
